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Step up to Group 3 could be on the cards for Naas winner Wonder

Sun 28th Mar 2021, 18:08

Wonder Elzaam (Luke McAteer) beats Silver Service (Dylan Browne McMonagle)Wonder Elzaam (Luke McAteer) beats Silver Service (Dylan Browne McMonagle)
© Photo Healy Racing

Wonder Elzaam a well-backed 5/1 shot, defied top-weight with a nice performance in the Cappella Sansevero At Compas Stallions Handicap at Naas under Luke McAteer.

Fit from racing on the all-weather at Dundalk, the Elzaam gelding had a determined mare in opposition in the shape of Silver Service but he got the better of that grey by a neck.

They left Star Of Cashel the market-leader, three lengths back in third.

“He’s just a machine, a very tough horse. He was carrying a big weight, he goes on any ground and is robust,” said winning trainer Niall Egan.

“He’s mentally better this year and I’m so lucky to have him. He’s so easy to train.

“He’ll go now for the Group 3 Gladness Stakes.”

P.A. Harnett, rider of Star Of Cashel trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had to check a furlong from home.

(AM & EM)

1st
5/1
Tote €6.30 €1.70
2nd
nk
15/2
€2.10
3rd
3L
16/5Fav
€1.30
4th
2L
15/2
€2.00